Jimmy Buffett — A Pirate Looks At Forty
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Mother, mother ocean, I have heard you call
Wanted to sail upon your waters since I was three feet tall
You've seen it all, you've seen it all
Watched the men who rode you switch from sails to steam
And in your belly you hold the treasures few have ever seen
Most of 'em dream, most of 'em dream
Yes I am a pirate, two hundred years too late
The cannons don't thunder, there's nothin' to plunder
I'm an over-forty victim of fate
Arriving too late, arriving too late
I've done a bit of smugglin', I've run my share of grass
I made enough money to buy Miami, but I pissed it away so fast
Never meant to last, never meant to last
And I have been drunk now for over two weeks
I passed out and I rallied and I sprung a few leaks
But I got stop wishin', got to go fishin'
Down to rock bottom again
Just a few friends, just a few friends
I go for younger women, lived with several awhile
Though I ran 'em away, they'd come back one day
Still could manage to smile
Just takes a while, just takes a while
Mother, mother ocean, after all the years I've found
My occupational hazard being my occupation's just not around
I feel like I've drowned, gonna head uptown
I feel like I've drowned, gonna head uptown
Wanted to sail upon your waters since I was three feet tall
You've seen it all, you've seen it all
Watched the men who rode you switch from sails to steam
And in your belly you hold the treasures few have ever seen
Most of 'em dream, most of 'em dream
Yes I am a pirate, two hundred years too late
The cannons don't thunder, there's nothin' to plunder
I'm an over-forty victim of fate
Arriving too late, arriving too late
I've done a bit of smugglin', I've run my share of grass
I made enough money to buy Miami, but I pissed it away so fast
Never meant to last, never meant to last
And I have been drunk now for over two weeks
I passed out and I rallied and I sprung a few leaks
But I got stop wishin', got to go fishin'
Down to rock bottom again
Just a few friends, just a few friends
I go for younger women, lived with several awhile
Though I ran 'em away, they'd come back one day
Still could manage to smile
Just takes a while, just takes a while
Mother, mother ocean, after all the years I've found
My occupational hazard being my occupation's just not around
I feel like I've drowned, gonna head uptown
I feel like I've drowned, gonna head uptown
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So sad, Jimmy provided decades of unforgettable iconic of memories. Still heartbroken at us loosing him, Wish I could continue doing the annual walk to his spring concert here in Toronto :-( Love ya Jimmy! and thanks
ImaOldman wrote:
I lived this life for about 7 years in the 70's, had too much fun but ended with a smuggling conviction for 15.000 lbs of pot and 25 months in Club Fed. If I could go back I wouldn't change a thing, totally worth it!
Out of where? I would love to hear some of your stories. Did you know Buffet back when he was a "scammer", as pot pirates were called? Although it sounds like you had a lot more going on, and probably after Jimmy's time.
I lived this life for about 7 years in the 70's, had too much fun but ended with a smuggling conviction for 15.000 lbs of pot and 25 months in Club Fed. If I could go back I wouldn't change a thing, totally worth it!
Out of where? I would love to hear some of your stories. Did you know Buffet back when he was a "scammer", as pot pirates were called? Although it sounds like you had a lot more going on, and probably after Jimmy's time.
I'm closer to 70 than 60 these days. Happens faster every ___ty. Especially sixty. I was in High School in South Florida in the early to mid 70's. It was a common sight to see the marquee for Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefers at the Coral Reeef Hotel on AIA in Ft. Lauderdale. He was the feature band at the hotel lounge for both tourists and locals. Thus is back when the Parrot 🦜 Lounge down the road off Oakland (or was it Commercial?), had 7 for $1 glasses of 🍺. We were bummed when it went down to 5 for $1. Of course, in those days $5 would put enough gas in my '68 Dodge Dart to get me and my long hair buddies through the weekend.
After I went off to join the USAF, my 2 best friends ended up becoming pot smugglers. The worked for a guy called, "Shorty". Shorty actually got started in the business with Jimmy Buffet down in the Florida keys a few years earlier. When I came home from the service, I got to enjoy a little of the "scammer" life, as pot pirates were often affectionately called. As a sort of "guest", I got to hang wirh them, all expenses paid, enjoying the"high" life, , listening to their great stories. Someday, I keep saying, I will put pen to paper before I forgetmore than I already do. Until then I will remember my pirate friends whenever I listen to this truly awesome song. Everyone knew every note and word, and would turn up the radio and sing along whenever it came on. RIP Jimmy. You are an American folk hero to so many.
After I went off to join the USAF, my 2 best friends ended up becoming pot smugglers. The worked for a guy called, "Shorty". Shorty actually got started in the business with Jimmy Buffet down in the Florida keys a few years earlier. When I came home from the service, I got to enjoy a little of the "scammer" life, as pot pirates were often affectionately called. As a sort of "guest", I got to hang wirh them, all expenses paid, enjoying the"high" life, , listening to their great stories. Someday, I keep saying, I will put pen to paper before I forgetmore than I already do. Until then I will remember my pirate friends whenever I listen to this truly awesome song. Everyone knew every note and word, and would turn up the radio and sing along whenever it came on. RIP Jimmy. You are an American folk hero to so many.
I lived this life for about 7 years in the 70's, had too much fun but ended with a smuggling conviction for 15.000 lbs of pot and 25 months in Club Fed. If I could go back I wouldn't change a thing, totally worth it!
Another one of those songs that could just last a little longer because it sets a mood so well.
Years of listening and I have never heard Jimmy Buffet and always wondered why. I assumed Bill was disdainful because of Margaritaville but everyone should go back and listen to the core first albums from Key West. A great songwriter
Yes. Jimmy.
RIP.
Still not over this
RIP.
Still not over this
Doesn’t get much better..
No pirates, highwaymen instead
lovely steel guitar
Once upon a time, I was an ardent racing sailor carrying a burgee for the Tampa Sailing Squadron. Seven years or so, sailing most of that time on the slowest boat on the Gulf of Mexico. Didn't matter, the races were an excuse to do many of the things Mr Buffett sings about in this tune. And boy, oh boy, we were 40-year-old pirates.
This tune will always bring a soulful stillness and acres of goosebumps.
This tune will always bring a soulful stillness and acres of goosebumps.
Avinunca wrote:
All thanks to touring. Your point? The man brought the music to the masses, as did the Grateful Dead.
Good grief - Buffett is one of the world's richest musicians, with a net worth of $550 million. (according to Wiki)
All thanks to touring. Your point? The man brought the music to the masses, as did the Grateful Dead.
IMHO the single greatest Buffett tune of all, and I'm not a ParrotHead.
R.I.P Jimmy
I have discovered that most of my beloved Buffet's hits are usually better by others.
I loved this song until I heard the T.J.O'Neill version - now it's like an ex-girlfriend
I loved this song until I heard the T.J.O'Neill version - now it's like an ex-girlfriend
victory806 wrote:
In a good way ;)
you never can predict what Bill will play.
In a good way ;)
ONE OF MY ALL TIME TOP 10 SONGS - ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE
Why do they call themselves pirates? Because they Arrrrrr!
Hi first three albums were very good.
Then became a caricature of himself and looks to sell coffee mugs with his face on them.
Then became a caricature of himself and looks to sell coffee mugs with his face on them.
I normally cannot stand Buffett (Cheeseburger, Margaritaville, etc.) but I do like this lovely ditty.
victory806 wrote:
Precisely! That's one of the beauties of Radio Paradise!
you never can predict what Bill will play.
Precisely! That's one of the beauties of Radio Paradise!
Middleton wrote:
I love the Jack Johnson / Dave Matthews / Tim Reynolds slower paced version as well, probably even more so.
I tire of the the overplayed Buffett hits, as well. But he has some gems, this being a shining one. 
I love the Jack Johnson / Dave Matthews / Tim Reynolds slower paced version as well, probably even more so.
ImaOldman wrote:
Just because they don't play Jimmy on the mainstream Radio, doesn't mean he hasn't been productive.
Seek and ye shall find...
Jimmy hasn't done anything of note in several decades but that doesn't diminish this great album. I'm an old pot smuggling pirate (waaay past 40) and remember seeing him in Key West back in the day, he was special. Now he just makes money, not good music...
Just because they don't play Jimmy on the mainstream Radio, doesn't mean he hasn't been productive.
Seek and ye shall find...
folkes.tom wrote:
Yes!
The only person with a top ten hit
a top ten fiction
and a top ten non-fiction
I love Jimmy but this is the height of civilization?
Yes!
Early JB.....me like....
Later stuff.....not so much.....
Later stuff.....not so much.....
A pirate looks at 70....
I totally agree Domreo and Sunybuny! It's a chilly day here Texas and happen to be wearin' my skull n' crossbones ski cap! 
Perfect! Let's go piratin'... oh man... that reminded me of Graham Chapman in Yellowbeard 
Perfect! Let's go piratin'... oh man... that reminded me of Graham Chapman in Yellowbeard ImaOldman wrote:
I gave you a thumbs up 👍 because you were a "pirate" in those days presumably in the same way Jimmy and Robert (and Shorty and Mark were). I suppose not everyone gets the meaning. (Jimmy's lyrics). Presumably before the Columbians moved "pirating" on to a much more lucrative and much, much, more occupationally hazardous booty.
Jimmy hasn't done anything of note in several decades but that doesn't diminish this great album. I'm an old pot smuggling pirate (waaay past 40) and remember seeing him in Key West back in the day, he was special. Now he just makes money, not good music...
I gave you a thumbs up 👍 because you were a "pirate" in those days presumably in the same way Jimmy and Robert (and Shorty and Mark were). I suppose not everyone gets the meaning. (Jimmy's lyrics). Presumably before the Columbians moved "pirating" on to a much more lucrative and much, much, more occupationally hazardous booty.
I dedicate this song to my lost brother in arms, Robert. He too was a "pirate" at the time Jimmy was also cruising the S. Fla. seas. Jimmy was the legendary pirate until he moved on from the Coral Reef Hotel on A1A with his Coral Reefers to much bigger things including easily filling the Orange Bowl Stadium. Robert my brother, I will especially think of you whenever I hear this song the way this song made you think back on your own "pirate" days the many years later. Until we meet again, I love you bro. Rest in Peace.
FrankRizzo wrote:
They posted this 9 years ago... They're knocking on 50 now if they're still alive and kicking. Man how time fly's by.
Now I'm worried. Are you still alive, @rolland69?
They posted this 9 years ago... They're knocking on 50 now if they're still alive and kicking. Man how time fly's by.
Now I'm worried. Are you still alive, @rolland69?
I think this would pair up nicely with Treetop Flyer.
Haven't heard that one here for quite a while.
Haven't heard that one here for quite a while.
folkes.tom wrote:
No, that would be Florence, Italy.
The only person with a top ten hit
a top ten fiction
and a top ten non-fiction
I love Jimmy but this is the height of civilization?
No, that would be Florence, Italy.
Memories of Balmy nights in Pensacola
chitown wrote:
As a fairly big Buffett fan, I'd say he jumped the shark in the mid 90's. Barometer Soup was solid, but not to much after that. The earlier in his career the better, in my opinion. Many people don't look past the parrot head, bubble gum stuff of the last 20 years or so, and look at the good stuff from between '70 and '77. There were some good songs after this period, but that was when most of the good stuff happened. In my opinion anyway.
I would say Floridays was the beginning of the end although No Plane on Sunday is a keeper.
As a fairly big Buffett fan, I'd say he jumped the shark in the mid 90's. Barometer Soup was solid, but not to much after that. The earlier in his career the better, in my opinion. Many people don't look past the parrot head, bubble gum stuff of the last 20 years or so, and look at the good stuff from between '70 and '77. There were some good songs after this period, but that was when most of the good stuff happened. In my opinion anyway.
I would say Floridays was the beginning of the end although No Plane on Sunday is a keeper.
The only person with a top ten hit
a top ten fiction
and a top ten non-fiction
I love Jimmy but this is the height of civilization?
a top ten fiction
and a top ten non-fiction
I love Jimmy but this is the height of civilization?
Avinunca wrote:
Not bad for a Jimmy Willie, eh? I've always like Jimmy's tunes, something about sailing the Caribbean (as a pirate or otherwise) always makes me dream more than normal. LLRP!!
Good grief - Buffett is one of the world's richest musicians, with a net worth of $550 million. (according to Wiki)
Not bad for a Jimmy Willie, eh? I've always like Jimmy's tunes, something about sailing the Caribbean (as a pirate or otherwise) always makes me dream more than normal. LLRP!!
Thank you for this one....reminds me of days at the Sand Bar on Santa Maria Isle in Florida, great little bar on the beach, bucket of Pacificos and peel eat shrimp...ahhh.
The one Jimmy Buffett 'guilty pleasure' song I still do have in my collection is "Biloxi". Just always thought that was a pretty song.
Jimmy and I "grew up together". What I mean by that is that I have listened to his music since he started out. Regretfully, I have never seen him in concert. I actually love his love/sweet songs the most. Margaritaville, sure every one loves, but this style (poetic, thoughtful) is the reason I love him and always will. The man is wise.
Good grief - Buffett is one of the world's richest musicians, with a net worth of $550 million. (according to Wiki)
Great tune. Brings back great memories of sailing around the San Juan Islands in Washington State on my friend Rik's sailboat, lovingly referred to as "The Death Boat" for some very good reasons. :-)
sfyi2001 wrote:
I think you meant ARRRRR?
ARG . . .
I think you meant ARRRRR?
ARG . . .
Sorry about the midlife crisis, dude. Buy yourself a nice convertible and shut up.
Don't hear much Buffett on RP but appreciate it when I do. There's a lot more to him as a musician than the party tunes and festive live shows. If you've ever wondered about the 'quality' of his songwriting, here is an anecdote to consider. I was at the 'Peace Sunday Concert, 1982 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Huge all-star line up including the first time in 10 years that Joan Baez and Bob Dylan would perform together. Among just three songs they performed they chose to play 'A Pirate Looks At Forty' before closing the set with 'Blowin' In The Wind'. A pretty nice tip of the hat if you asked me... http://www.waddywachtelinfo.com/PeaceSundayConcert.html
folkes.tom wrote:
Nothing wrong with middle-brow entertainment...
I believe that he is still the only person to have a top 10 hit, top 10 fiction and top 10 non-fiction. I love his work but I have trouble thinking of him as the height of culture in my life time.
Nothing wrong with middle-brow entertainment...
un tocco di America reale
I believe that he is still the only person to have a top 10 hit, top 10 fiction and top 10 non-fiction. I love his work but I have trouble thinking of him as the height of culture in my life time.
Jimmy hasn't done anything of note in several decades but that doesn't diminish this great album. I'm an old pot smuggling pirate (waaay past 40) and remember seeing him in Key West back in the day, he was special. Now he just makes money, not good music...
Finally song besides wasted away in margaritaaville
So, basically a song about regret?
I've listened to this so many times ... drunk as a skunk ... and it honestly touches my heart. I was also born 50 years too late.
I made enough money to buy Miami,
but I pissed it away so fast ...
I made enough money to buy Miami,
but I pissed it away so fast ...
Ahhhhh... going to the beach in two weeks. Put's me in the mood. Just hope Dorian doesn't mess it up!
You gotta kiss de girl!
Sing it Jimmy for all us too-old Pirates!!
wow, a JB song that doesn't suck a$$.
Businessgypsy wrote:
Super! Thanks for a neat note Businessgypsy (clapping hands emoji : ) early year's JB voice sure sounds sweet this morning
Living in Southwest Florida, you can get really, really sick of the local cover bands playing nonstop Buffett tunes for tourists. I should flinch when this comes on, but I like it. Note to the melancholy kiddies: you probably won't have the time, money, fearlessness, freedom from responsibility or courage to live like a pirate until you're fifty or more - take good care of the body so you can use it when the time is right! The best is ahead.
Super! Thanks for a neat note Businessgypsy (clapping hands emoji : ) early year's JB voice sure sounds sweet this morning
Not my jam, sorry. Time for a little PSD...
farbenblinde wrote:
As a fairly big Buffett fan, I'd say he jumped the shark in the mid 90's. Barometer Soup was solid, but not to much after that. The earlier in his career the better, in my opinion. Many people don't look past the parrot head, bubble gum stuff of the last 20 years or so, and look at the good stuff from between '70 and '77. There were some good songs after this period, but that was when most of the good stuff happened. In my opinion anyway.
grusso wrote:
The first line of this song (which I had never heard before) caused me to remark "What's this hippie shit?"
If artists can jump the shark, I would say that Jimmy jumped the shark some time ago...
Sorry, I just don't get the JB cult following.
I couldn't have said it better. Plus I am not into all the "party" stuff..
As a fairly big Buffett fan, I'd say he jumped the shark in the mid 90's. Barometer Soup was solid, but not to much after that. The earlier in his career the better, in my opinion. Many people don't look past the parrot head, bubble gum stuff of the last 20 years or so, and look at the good stuff from between '70 and '77. There were some good songs after this period, but that was when most of the good stuff happened. In my opinion anyway.
Too bad Jimmy Buffett became something of a self parody in his later years (albeit a very rich self parody). He had some good tunes in the early days. 
rolland69 wrote:
They posted this 9 years ago... They're knocking on 50 now if they're still alive and kicking. Man how time fly's by.
Turning 40 in less than 3 months.
Pirate at heart.
Certainly 200 years too late for me....
Pirate at heart.
Certainly 200 years too late for me....
They posted this 9 years ago... They're knocking on 50 now if they're still alive and kicking. Man how time fly's by.
I've been listening to RP for over 10 years and can't recall ever hearing a Buffett song! Most of his mainstream songs are played out of course but this one is brilliant. Thanks RP!
you never can predict what Bill will play.
parrothead wrote:
Intersting view on Dylans favorite songwriters. Buffet is one of my favorites which should not come as a surprise to any one reading this. As for Buffets latest music. Most of it he did not write. Some tunes are co-written by him. I like his latest stuff, he has the best people in Nashville working for him searching for the best songs and or covers for him and his band to record. He's making all of his money now by touring. Long live Jimmy Buffet !!!!!
That and tourist bars, hotels, casinos, his own beer an liquor brands, footware, pool floats, furniture, and apparel.
Intersting view on Dylans favorite songwriters. Buffet is one of my favorites which should not come as a surprise to any one reading this. As for Buffets latest music. Most of it he did not write. Some tunes are co-written by him. I like his latest stuff, he has the best people in Nashville working for him searching for the best songs and or covers for him and his band to record. He's making all of his money now by touring. Long live Jimmy Buffet !!!!!
That and tourist bars, hotels, casinos, his own beer an liquor brands, footware, pool floats, furniture, and apparel.
thank you thank you
Forty? Howzabout seventy?
Good advice Businessgypsy. There are far too many 50-year olds that can't do anything because they are physically incapable. Nobody cares if a man looks like he is 8-months pregnant. But it is sad to think of all the joyful activities that cannot be attempted.
Love the Buffett...and the mobile site works well too
Living in Southwest Florida, you can get really, really sick of the local cover bands playing nonstop Buffett tunes for tourists. I should flinch when this comes on, but I like it. Note to the melancholy kiddies: you probably won't have the time, money, fearlessness, freedom from responsibility or courage to live like a pirate until you're fifty or more - take good care of the body so you can use it when the time is right! The best is ahead.
Ohhhh GOD NO!!!! I thought this was a Buffet-Free-Zone! Please GOD...make it stop!!!
Don't worry, Mr. Pirate - 40 is the new 16! LOL
I tire of the the overplayed Buffett hits, as well. But he has some gems, this being a shining one.
This song takes me away from thinking about work...
Turning 40 in less than 3 months.
Pirate at heart.
Certainly 200 years too late for me....
Pirate at heart.
Certainly 200 years too late for me....
notremotely wrote:
Second.
I usually mock the typical JB "hits," but this one has always sat well with me.
this version does - you can tell he took the time to do it right. unfortunately he also puts out a lot of sloppy stuff.
Second.
I usually mock the typical JB "hits," but this one has always sat well with me.
this version does - you can tell he took the time to do it right. unfortunately he also puts out a lot of sloppy stuff.
You're lame too. :-)
This song however - is excellent.
This song however - is excellent.
Jimmy B is lame.
However - This song is excellent.
However - This song is excellent.
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
You will be shocked at how fast 31 becomes 41.
You'll think "Man, that guy on Radio Paradise was right!"
Update 15 years later: Happy 46th birthday Arbiter!
: )
I'm only 31, but this song still tugs at me.
Plus it has some great lines:
"I have been drunk now for over two weeks,
I passed out and I rallied and I sprung a few leaks"
Plus it has some great lines:
"I have been drunk now for over two weeks,
I passed out and I rallied and I sprung a few leaks"
You will be shocked at how fast 31 becomes 41.
You'll think "Man, that guy on Radio Paradise was right!"
Update 15 years later: Happy 46th birthday Arbiter!
: )
Pretty darn good LP.......................
GINRUSH wrote:
Intersting view on Dylans favorite songwriters. Buffet is one of my favorites which should not come as a surprise to any one reading this. As for Buffets latest music. Most of it he did not write. Some tunes are co-written by him. I like his latest stuff, he has the best people in Nashville working for him searching for the best songs and or covers for him and his band to record. He's making all of his money now by touring. Long live Jimmy Buffet !!!!!
Bob Dylan likes ... Jimmy Buffett?
Submitted by Roger Bull on Thu, 04/16/2009 - 16:02.
With Bob Dylan releasing his 33rd album, "Together Through Life," next week, MTV's Bill Flanagan sat down with the legend for a really long interview. It's been running in installments on Bobdylan.com and Huffingtonpost.com.
Now, personally, I've got to say that no songwriter in history comes close to producing the quality and quantity of work that Dylan has. No one. So I was curious when Flanagan asked Dylan about his favorite songwriters. Here's what Dylan answered:
"Buffett I guess. Lightfoot. Warren Zevon. Randy. John Prine. Guy Clark. Those kinds of writers."
Now, most of those make sense. Prine and Clark are, in my mind, right after Dylan on the big list. Can't argue with Randy Newman. Zevon maybe. Gordon Lightfoot has some nice songs, but not enough and not that good, but he and Dylan go way back in the folk world.
So that leaves Buffett, whose inclusion also caught Flanagan's curiosity:
"What songs do you like of Buffett's," he asked?
And Dylan answered: " 'Death of an Unpopular Poet.' There's another one called "He Went to Paris.' "
Now, there was a time when Buffett was high on the list, back in the days when he was riding his old red bike around his town and stealing peanut butter from the mini-mart. He gave a certain ragged credibility to those of us who grew up on Florida's beaches.
But it's all seemed kind of silly for awhile now. The ragged credibility faded away many millions of dollars ago, the new music hasn't been very good, his concerts have become some kind of drunken tiki bar for a bunch of people in Hawaiian shirts. Still, there he is on Dylan's list. So what do we know?
Intersting view on Dylans favorite songwriters. Buffet is one of my favorites which should not come as a surprise to any one reading this. As for Buffets latest music. Most of it he did not write. Some tunes are co-written by him. I like his latest stuff, he has the best people in Nashville working for him searching for the best songs and or covers for him and his band to record. He's making all of his money now by touring. Long live Jimmy Buffet !!!!!
Planning on sailing this weekend; may have to head out a day early after hearing this old favorite again. Let me know when you are in Seattle. Duck Dodge (duckdodge.org) every Tuesday all summer.
Absolutely love this! While I've never been a huge fan of some of Buffett's work (i.e. "Fins" or "Cheeseburger in Paradise"), I've always loved his more mellow, retrospective songs (this, "He Went To Paris", "The Captain & The Kid", etc.).
Bob Dylan likes ... Jimmy Buffett?
Submitted by Roger Bull on Thu, 04/16/2009 - 16:02.
With Bob Dylan releasing his 33rd album, "Together Through Life," next week, MTV's Bill Flanagan sat down with the legend for a really long interview. It's been running in installments on Bobdylan.com and Huffingtonpost.com.
Now, personally, I've got to say that no songwriter in history comes close to producing the quality and quantity of work that Dylan has. No one. So I was curious when Flanagan asked Dylan about his favorite songwriters. Here's what Dylan answered:
"Buffett I guess. Lightfoot. Warren Zevon. Randy. John Prine. Guy Clark. Those kinds of writers."
Now, most of those make sense. Prine and Clark are, in my mind, right after Dylan on the big list. Can't argue with Randy Newman. Zevon maybe. Gordon Lightfoot has some nice songs, but not enough and not that good, but he and Dylan go way back in the folk world.
So that leaves Buffett, whose inclusion also caught Flanagan's curiosity:
"What songs do you like of Buffett's," he asked?
And Dylan answered: " 'Death of an Unpopular Poet.' There's another one called "He Went to Paris.' "
Now, there was a time when Buffett was high on the list, back in the days when he was riding his old red bike around his town and stealing peanut butter from the mini-mart. He gave a certain ragged credibility to those of us who grew up on Florida's beaches.
But it's all seemed kind of silly for awhile now. The ragged credibility faded away many millions of dollars ago, the new music hasn't been very good, his concerts have become some kind of drunken tiki bar for a bunch of people in Hawaiian shirts. Still, there he is on Dylan's list. So what do we know?
Dammit Bill, you just had to play this, didn't you? Now I wanna go home to the OBX something fierce. 
I forgot how much I need to hear this after winter. It's a transition to a more relaxed point of view.
I love this. Not much of a Jimmy fan, but this proves he can write real heart felt songs.
Oops, just noticed I'd posted about this song once before. O well. CCinSB wrote:
That's the margarita talking.
Love Jimmy Buffet.
This song makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. 
That's the margarita talking.
Love Jimmy Buffet. Jazbo wrote:
Second.
I usually mock the typical JB "hits," but this one has always sat well with me.
He's not a fav, but I sure do love this song.
Second.
I usually mock the typical JB "hits," but this one has always sat well with me.
I wish I was on a nice, warm, sunny beach with a really big alcoholic drink with an umbrella in it. Oh yeah, did I mention all the topless women running around?
This song makes me all warm and fuzzy inside.
He's not a fav, but I sure do love this song.
Nice. A songwriter perhaps over-rated by the Parrotheads (one of whom I went to college/fished/smoked pounds of reefer with) but perhaps under-rated by the rest of us. Pretty good stuff.
"I made enough money t buy Miami but I pissed it away so fast." Boy that hits a little too close to home.
This song gets me every time.
This song gets me every time.
Thanks a lot. I imagine Jimmy B. is too commercial for most of your listeners, but I think it would be great if you mixed a little Jimmy in more often!
Not a Buffet fan - but I do have this album. And this song is quite good.
Just the song I needed...only a few weeks til the big Four-oh for me. Lucky for me my girl isn't even 30 yet!! 
islander wrote:
Hell, go to the west coast of Africa. Pirates are still very active there. I'm sure they'll let you play, especially if you have more guns than they do!
:nodshead:
Yes, I am a pirate two hundred years too late.
The cannons don't thunder there's nothin' to plunder
I'm an over forty victim of fate not forty yet, but every time I'm on the boat I have a bit of regret over the civilized order of our day...
Yes, I am a pirate two hundred years too late.
The cannons don't thunder there's nothin' to plunder
I'm an over forty victim of fate not forty yet, but every time I'm on the boat I have a bit of regret over the civilized order of our day...
Hell, go to the west coast of Africa. Pirates are still very active there. I'm sure they'll let you play, especially if you have more guns than they do!
can u say margaritas....
IslandBob wrote:
IslandBob wrote:
Say what you want — this may be his best album and is perfect for one of those late summer afternoon, no matter where you are
Say what you want -- this may be his best album and is perfect for one of those late summer afternoon, no matter where you are
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
I'm only 31, but this song still tugs at me.
Plus it has some great lines:
"I have been drunk now for over two weeks,
I passed out and I rallied and I sprung a few leaks"
:nodshead:
Yes, I am a pirate two hundred years too late.
The cannons don't thunder there's nothin' to plunder
I'm an over forty victim of fate
not forty yet, but every time I'm on the boat I have a bit of regret over the civilized order of our day...
MCKY wrote:
but I love this song and it's carefree reminesence.
this beautiful song is well written.
Wish I was looking at 40 again, but it's too far back!
agreed, its too far back but I love this song and it's carefree reminesence.
I'm only 31, but this song still tugs at me.
Plus it has some great lines:
"I have been drunk now for over two weeks,
I passed out and I rallied and I sprung a few leaks"
Buffet gets old fast, but this beautiful song is well written.
Wish I was looking at 40 again, but it's too far back!
Come on guys - I don't like too much commercial crap. But Jimmy is a lot of fun to listen too once in a while. He puts on a great live show also.
hschlossberg wrote:
RP used to play so much new stuff. But the past few days (at least) its been lots of oldies and lots of really slow songs (like this) that my parents would like. Echchch
Songs you hate always stick out more than songs you enjoy. Only the songs you really love stick out more.
In other words, you're on crack. There's a lot of recent stuff in rotation.
'Haven't heard this song in... gheez... 20 years, and I'm hearing it new and, dare I say, "deeper" than before.
Maybe its because I'm 39.
God I need a beer.
Wait until you're 40 and this song starts to really mean something to you. Brilliant lyrics if you ask me.
If it were just a bit warmer, this would get a 10.
RP used to play so much new stuff. But the past few days (at least) its been lots of oldies and lots of really slow songs (like this) that my parents would like. Echchch
Good to hear a bit of vintage JB every once in a while.
Perfect for a sunny winter day in Florida - pass me an orange, please...
I know, everyone hates buffett. That is everyone but me. I really like this song!
agnes wrote:
Please. someone give me something sharp.
I need to end it quickly.
Yup. There isn't much I could bring myself to be this negative about on the RP playlist, but this (like the rest of Buffett's catalog) is thoroughly average -- or worse.
miahfost wrote:
I listen to RP so I do not have to hear this kind of sappy, schlocky, empty doo doo.
I listen to RP so I CAN hear these kids of songs I've neer heard before!
I listen to RP so I do not have to hear this kind of sappy, schlocky, empty doo doo.
He should have teamed up with Tommy Bahama! I like his laid back sound...
in the thumb of michigan, a crazy lil town called caseville puts on a two-week long parrothead celebration called "cheeseburger in caseville" with anything and everything to do with being lazy and drunk on the beach. there're even jimmy buffett look alike contests. actually, i think it starts today.
d00kie wrote:
I have my Tix to Cozumel in my desk drawer! Come on November 1st!
SWEET, Cozumel is pretty damn nice!
...my family is in the mist of planning our bi-annual trip to Akumal...cannot wait!!